Posting Detail Information Working Title47-24 Extension County Specialist, Sustainable Landscapes, Boulder County Position LocationLongmont, CO Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work Posting Number202400326F Proposed Annual Salary Range$55,400 - $87,000 (commensurate on academic credentials and professional experience) Employee Benefits Colorado State University is not just a workplace; its a thriving community thats transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf) Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) . Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) Position TypeFaculty Work Hours/Week40 Description of Work Unit The Office of Engagement and Extension ( OEE ), in cooperation with the Colorado State University ( CSU ) colleges and other units, has general charge over the Universitys educational programs and services across the areas of engaged scholarship, extension, and extended campuses, which complement and reinforce the research, teaching, and service missions of CSU . OEE is collaborative space for faculty, staff, and students pursuing and promoting community-based research, service-learning, industry partnerships, and other forms of the scholarship of engagement. In partnership with the CSU colleges and other divisions, OEE faculty and staff work throughout the state of Colorado to engage individuals and communities in the design, implementation, and application of scholarship and educational opportunities. The OEE Vice President is the principal administrative, academic, and fiscal officer for the division, reports to the CSU President, and works closely with the Provost/Executive Vice President. OEE includes over 400 employees and operates with a total budget across the enterprises of approximately $85 million. OEE is one of the most institutionally comprehensive commitments to engagement and outreach among all land-grant and other universities. Propelled by OEEs leadership, nationally CSU is a Carnegie Engaged University (2008, 2014), is a member of the Engagement Scholarship Consortium, is an APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University (2016) and is highly ranked for its online degree programs. CSU was established in 1870 and remains inspired by its land-grant heritage and world-class faculty, staff, and students. CSU enrolls approximately 33,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, and is the largest employer in northern Colorado with more than 7,400 faculty and staff. Colorado State University is located sixty miles north of Denver in the beautiful city of Fort Collins. CSU Extension, organized under OEE , is the academic unit designated to promote the land-grant mission of increasing access to education through the application of university knowledge in the several pursuits and professions in life for the people and communities of Colorado, across the United States, and around the world. In partnership with CSUs colleges and external partners, CSU Extension amplifies the research, teaching, service, engagement, and extension missions of CSU . CSU Extension faculty aim to educate, create, and connect with learners through inclusive, transdisciplinary, and activated engaged scholarship, and innovative, accessible, and connected lifelong education. To learn more about CSU Extension, visitwww.extension.colostate.edu. Boulder County is located 28 miles northwest of Denver and is home to about 330,000 residents. The county embraces a variety of lifestyles and interests and works hard to build a sense of community and provide services that enhance residents quality of life. Boulder County acquires and manages land and water resources to support a variety of purposes including recreational use, biodiversity, and sustainable agriculture. Resources are dedicated to managing the wildland urban interface for both fire preparedness and healthy forests, improving soil health and carbon sequestration, and protecting water resources to ensure sustained environmental health and agricultural productivity. Under the Boulder County Board of County Commissioners goal of Land and Water Stewardship, priority is given to using the best available science and technology to support sustainable land use practices and protect native ecosystems. The county also features some of the most diverse natural landscapes and is known for its visionary use of open space. Boulder County government is committed to environmental, social, and economic sustainability that fosters a vibrant, healthy, and active community. Boulder County Parks and Open Space, where the Extension office is housed, manages 40,000 acres in Conservation Easements. For more information about Boulder County Extension, go tohttp://boulder.extension.colostate.edu. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We invite you to review Colorado State UniversitysPrinciples of Community (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/principles-of-community/) that guide our mission and vision of access, teaching, service, and engagement. Colorado State University encourages professional development and provides anEmployee Study Privilege (https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/other-benefit-programs/academic-privileges/) with up to nine credit hours of tuition assistance annually. Tenure/Tenure Track?No % Research20% % Teaching60% % Service20% % Administration0% To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on11/18/2024 Number of Vacancies1 Desired Start Date Position End Date Position Summary OEE invites applications and nominations for an Extension County Specialist, Sustainable Landscapes. This is a full-time, twelve (12) month,non-tenure track Extension faculty position.Faculty rank (https://extension.colostate.edu/docs/jobs/Faculty-Rank.pdf) is dependent upon the candidates academic credentials and professional experience and is subject to review by the Extension Promotion Committee. The faculty appointment, evaluation, and promotion standards are centered around the three core duties of extension facultyeducate, create, and connect (https://extension.colostate.edu/docs/jobs/Faculty_Educate-Create-Connect.pdf) . Candidates are sought with interests that complement and expand upon current initiatives and education activities in OEE and CSU Extension. The person will have a proven track record of successful teaching and evaluation in Horticulture, creating innovative programming opportunities for diverse constituents, public speaking, providing technical consultation, building program capacity through grants and contracts, and fostering both internal and external collaboration and teamwork. The Extension County Specialist will be an effective communicator with the experience and skills to engage with a variety of people and groups, including the Boulder County Commissioners and other policymakers in Boulder County government. The individual in this position works as a member of the Boulder County Extension team and as a local representative of Colorado State University. This position reports to the Extension County Director. The office location for this position is in Longmont, Colorado. While this position is eligible for some hybrid work, the individual in this position is expected to maintain a presence in the office to effectively balance the duties of the position. The work schedule will vary, and occasional nights and weekend work will benecessary. Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Drivers License, Travel - Conduct site visits throughout Boulder County Required Job Qualifications Completed masters degree. Conferred degree must be in horticulture or closely related field. 2 years professional experience relevant to the Essential Job Duties (below) of this position. Course work and/or professional experience must provide a broad and significant understanding of horticulture, native plants and sustainable landscaping; experience may include nursery production, commercial landscape management, fruit production, arboriculture, pest management, etc. Must have a valid drivers license or the ability to obtain a drivers license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; Extension will not sponsor a visa for this position. Faculty rank will be determined by candidates academic credentials and professional experience (Faculty Rank Supplemental PDF (1).pdf (https://extension.colostate.edu/docs/jobs/Faculty-Rank.pdf) ). Preferred Job Qualifications Professional experience working with local municipalities and government officials on sustainable landscaping design and maintenance. Experience working with the Green Industry on sustainable landscaping practices. Familiarity with Colorados native plants, Western region ecology and water issues. 2 years of experience working with HOAs and commercial businesses on sustainable landscaping. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Special Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, allmaterials must be RECEIVED no laterthan 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Monday, November 18, 2024. Please submit the following to apply: Resume Cover Letter Special Required Documentation Statement (no more than 5 pages) of how you meet all applicable Required and Preferred Job Qualifications. Please respond to each bullet point separately. All applicants will be contacted approximately 15 working days after the deadline regarding their status. Next steps and interview dates will be shared to those moving forward. Four professional references will be requested of applicants that advance in the interview process. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. For questions regarding the application process, contact the Talent Acquisition office atHR_TAcolostate.edu. For questions regarding the job vacancy, responsibilities, and salary, please contact Eric Hammond atEric.Hammondcolostate.edu. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. Background Check Policy Statement Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. EEO Statement Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleixcolostate.edu. The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeocolostate.edu. The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the Universitys Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeocolostate.edu. Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) . Diversity Statement Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes. Search ContactEric Hammond at Eric.Hammondcolostate.edu Essential Duties Job Duty CategoryEducate Duty/Responsibility Develop and conduct educational programming in response to local needs. Work collaboratively with local government and organizational partners to develop, implement, evaluate and report impacts of non-credit educational programming for adult and youth audiences. Work collaboratively with other Extension specialists, Boulder County Parks & Open Space staff, members of the green industry, and other local partners to educate landowners on sustainable landscaping practices (pollinator habitat, landscape ecology, native plants, fire-wise landscaping, water-wise landscaping etc.) Develop and conduct educational presentations for the green industry, HOAs and other commercial partners/stakeholders on relevant horticultural topics. Conduct site visits for HOAs and commercial partners to help them solve general landscape horticulture issues and improve the sustainability of their landscapes. Manage demonstration gardens and sown meadow at the county fairgrounds and create programing around them. Percentage Of Time60% Job Duty CategoryCreate Duty/Responsibility Develop and provide programming for diverse audiences and assure compliance with civil rights and affirmative action policies, including reaching out to underserved and underrepresented audiences. Engage and collaborate with community-based organizations and diverse constituents (representative of the countys racial, ethnic and gender demographics) to understand community needs and develop support for existing and new program efforts. Employ effective technology in managing and/or delivering educational programs. Identify resources (grants, contracts, in-kind contributions, cost recovery fees, etc.) to enhance programs, support programming efforts and practice cost recovery Manage program funds in compliance with CSU and county fiscal policies and reporting requirements. Work with CSU Extensions Horticulture Program Reporting Unit ( PRU ) to periodically revise and update CSU Extension fact sheets and other resources. Secure funds and collaborate with CSU and Boulder County to ensure language access for participants by translating educational materials and providing interpreting for presentations as needed. Percentage Of Time20% Job Duty CategoryConnect Duty/Responsibility Communicate and coordinate resources, research, and programming with faculty/staff at CSU , county, and other organizations. Develop and support strong equitable working relationships with Extension staff, CSU faculty, local/county agencies, community leaders and private industry organizations to address priority needs. Develop relationships and work with advisory groups and local leaders; cooperate with Extension Specialists in other counties to assess informal education needs in the area, develop/revise plans of work, implement educational strategies, and measure and report programmatic impacts. Maintain a strong working relationship with the Board of County Commissioners, including responding to requests for consultation, research, and other assistance. Provide conflict resolution, mediation and/or facilitate public dialogues. Engage with public officials in policy decision influence. Travel to and participate in meetings, professional development, events and periodic activities requiring travel and/or overnight stays. Percentage Of Time20% References Requested References Requested Minimum Requested Maximum Requested Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Special Required Documentation Optional Documents
